About SITE Foundation
The SITE Foundation is a registered charity holding a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization status.
What is SITE Foundation?
Its charitable activities power our industry’s future, with more than $10 million USD invested in our people and profession since 1987.
Our mission — raising funds to drive the business case for incentive travel & motivation experiences and supporting professional development within the industry.
Our vision — investing in the power & sustainable growth of incentive travel & motivational experiences.
Our strategic pillars — fundraising, investment, advocacy, research / content, partnerships / alliances.
SITE Foundation President, Stan Hershenow outlines the Foundations plan for 2024
How we can help you
SITE Foundation supports education and professional development projects; research and content creation initiatives; grant and scholarship funds; and other ad hoc member-focused requests throughout the calendar year.
Current Foundation-backed initiatives include:
How you can help us
We also accept in-kind donations throughout the year for inclusion in upcoming SITE Foundation silent and live auctions. Please contact kbachler@siteglobal.com to learn more about making in-kind gifts.
SITE Chapters, on the other hand, can help SITE Foundation by raising funds at their events, or by donating from retained earnings.
Companies, organizations and agencies in our industry and, indeed, other Foundations, can make a corporate gift or provide matching funds to SITE Foundation, too.
If you have any questions about becoming a SITE Foundation supporter, please reach out to SITE Foundation Relations Associate Kellen Bachler (kbachler@siteglobal.com).
SITE Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the USso all gifts are tax-deductible in accordance with state and federal law (for US donors).
Projects & Initiatives
SITE Foundation funds projects and initiatives that fall under three categories: education & professional development; research & content; and grants, scholarships & ad hoc financial contributions.
NextGen Fund
The "NextGen" Fund, powered by past and present leaders of SITE, is an initiative launched by SITE Foundation to support and empower the next generation of professionals in the incentive travel industry.
Impact Report
Discover more stories that demonstrate the powerful, enduring impact of SITE Foundation on lives and livelihoods in our industry.
Stories cover the full range of supports SITE Foundation offers, including:
SITE Foundation’s Influence
See how SITE Foundation has impacted and empowered members and the incentive travel industry at large.
Here's what SITE members have to say...
Liz Akey, Moira Hearn Lifetime Achievement Winner & Moira Hearn Fund Recipient
I get emotional when I think of all that SITE Foundation has done for me, having been a member of SITE for 25 years and in the industry for over 30. From supporting my membership, to introducing a new passion for sustainability, to keeping me engaged and educated through the darkest times in my life, SITE Foundation has been a shining light that has brought me comfort, connection with a community of likeminded professionals, and a sense of belonging. We are stronger, together.
Hasan Dinc, Managing Director, ODS Turkey
Conducting a scientifically prepared study and analyzing its results is a costly exercise, and one that local NGOs and authorities often cannot undertake alone. SITE was able to publish a report on incentive travel specific to Türkiye using its robust global data set from the Incentive Travel Index (ITI). That report allowed us to address the government during the pandemic and helped us to stress the importance of incentive travel and the MICE industry to our destination. We’re very thankful to SITE Foundation for this global undertaking
Olga Walker, CITP, Managing Director of GoodCause Travel & Events DMC – UK & Ireland
The educational resources SITE Foundation supports have opened excellent opportunities for me and for my business. Some of the sustainability resources in particular for planning, operating and evaluating events were very helpful when I was working toward my company's sustainability certification.
SITE offers a number of options for individual and group membership
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Register for in-person and virtual events organised by SITE HQ and our Chapters
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Check out SITE’s rich portfolio of webinars, online courses and educational resources
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Since its formation in 1987, SITE Foundation has invested over USD$10M in our industry
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